On Saturday night, the UFC touched down in the Canadian combat sports hotspot of Edmonton, Alberta. One of the most compelling features of the UFC 215 main card \u2013 at least from an entertainment standpoint \u2013 was a featherweight scrap between former Strikeforce lightweight champ Gilbert Melendez and long-time featherweight contender Jeremy Stephens.<\/p>\n
The fight delivered just as we all hoped it would, earning both men $50,000 Fight of the Night checks<\/a>. Unfortunately for Melendez, it’s not a fight he’s going to forget anytime soon. Early on in the contest, he began absorbing crackling leg kicks from Stephens. These kicks quickly damaged his legs, causing him to fall on several occasions \u2013 though he always returned to his feet, demonstrating all the heart and toughness he and his training partners are known for.<\/p>\n While Melendez survived till the final bell, losing a decision, he’s probably not going to be walking normally for quite some time. Roughly a day out from fight night, his leg is looking bruised and swollen.<\/p>\n On Sunday, his wife, fellow fighter Keri Melendez, shared some pictures of the battered limb, and it does not look good. Luckily, she also assured there is no major damage, and that he should recover soon.<\/p>\n Hey All. Everyone is asking about Gilbert's leg. Here is a pic today. He is doing A ok. Thank you to all for the support. We feel the love pic.twitter.com\/VQpNj7JlTO<\/a><\/p>\n — KeriMelendez (@KeriMelendez415) September 11, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n